Heart Religion In The Methodist Tradition And Related Movements

Download or read book "Heart Religion" in the Methodist Tradition and Related Movements written by Richard B. Steele and published by Pietist and Wesleyan Studies. This book was released on 2001 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 11 essays trace the development of religions of the heart, especially in the United States. They trace the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the German Pietists, the African-American tradition, the Holiness movement, and the experiences of women in American Methodism. They also consider the state of heart religion today, centering the discussion on issues like preaching, education, the passions, faith and grace, and orthopathy. Contributors include ministers, philosophers, theologians, and behavioral scientists. c. Book News Inc.